The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary of 29th October 2021
In this article, all the important vocabulary of The Hindu Editorial dated 29th October 2021 is discussed with their meaning, synonyms, antonyms, and usage in a sentence.
1-Dour
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): (usually of a person’s appearance or manner) unfriendly, unhappy, and very serious
Meaning (Odia): ଅବିସ୍ମରଣୀୟ
Use: The normally dour Mr James was photographed smiling and joking with friends.
Synonyms: unsmiling, unfriendly
Antonyms: docile, bland, tender, easy
2-Rebuff
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning (English): to refuse to accept a helpful suggestion or offer from someone, often by answering in an unfriendly way
Meaning (Odia): ରୋକିବା
Use: She rebuffed all suggestions that she should resign.
Synonyms: snub, slight
Antonyms: attract, aid, assist, glad hand, approve
3-Deft
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): skilful, clever, or quick
Meaning (Odia): ଚତୁର
Use: Her movements were deft and quick.
Synonyms: artful, dexterous
Antonyms: inept, Unhandy, awkward, klutzy
4-Trepidation
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): fear or worry about what is going to happen
Meaning (Odia): ବ୍ୟସ୍ତତା
Use: We view future developments with some trepidation.
Synonyms: apprehension, worry
Antonyms: calm, peace, nerve, valor
5-Raillery
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): joking or laughing at someone in a friendly way
Meaning (Odia): ଆନନ୍ଦ
Use: She was greeted with raillery from her fellow workers.
Synonyms: chaff, banter
Antonyms: praise, flattery
6-Falter
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning (English): to lose strength or purpose and stop, or almost stop
Meaning (Odia): କୁଣ୍ଠାବୋଧ କରିବା
Use: The dinner party conversation faltered for a moment.
Synonyms: wobble, waver
Antonyms: plunge, decide, stabilize, remain
7-Rummage
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning (English): to search for something by moving things around carelessly and looking into, under, and behind them
Meaning (Odia): ବହୁତ ତଲାସ କରିବା
Use: She rummaged in/through all the drawers, looking for a pen.
Synonyms: hunt through, scrabble around in
Antonyms: arrange, systematize, regulate
8-Freebie
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): something that is given to you without you having to pay for it, especially as a way of attracting your support for or interest in something
Meaning (Odia): ମାଗଣା ଉପହାର
Use: The journalists were all given a freebie lunch.
Synonyms: favor, present
Antonyms: bribe, Douceur, sop, loan
9-Cacophony
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning (English): an unpleasant mixture of loud sounds
Meaning (Odia): ଉତ୍ତେଜନା
Use: As we entered the farmyard we were met with a cacophony of animal sounds.
Synonyms: discord, dissonance
Antonyms: quiet, serenity, still, Silentness
10-Vitriolic
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning (English): full of violent hate and anger
Meaning (Odia): ତିକ୍ତ
Use: He does not deserve the vitriolic criticism he has received.
Synonyms: rancorous, bitter
Antonyms: gracious, calm, tempered
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